DaicelSTU:9DC -3.45%79 OCF Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates STU:9DC with a GF Score™ of 79/100 and a GF Value™ of €7.82 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 8 warning signs investors should review. Among 1,579 Chemicals companies, Daicel ranks better than 64.53% on this metric.
The historical rank and industry rank for Daicel's OCF Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
STU:9DC'
s OCF Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 4.99 Med: 13.8 Max: 19.58
Current: 11.26
During the past 13 years, the highest OCF Margin % of Daicel was 19.58%. The lowest was 4.99%. And the median was 13.80%.
STU:9DC's OCF Margin % is ranked better than 64.53% of 1579
companies
in the Chemicals industry
Industry Median: 8.24
vs STU:9DC: 11.26
Daicel OCF Margin % Related Terms
Daicel OCF Margin % Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Daicel's OCF Margin % can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
For the Specialty Chemicals subindustry, Daicel's OCF Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and OCF Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Daicel OCF Margin % vs Chemicals Industry
For the Chemicals industry and Basic Materials sector, Daicel's OCF Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Daicel's OCF Margin % falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Daicel (STU:9DC) has a OCF Margin % of 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Daicel and its competitors. Over the past decade, Daicel's OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.99 to 19.58. According to the industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #560 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, placing it in the top 35.5%.
Is Daicel's OCF Margin % too high?
Daicel's current OCF Margin % is 0.00%. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 4.99 to a high of 19.58. Based on the distribution chart, Daicel ranks #560 out of 1579 companies in the Chemicals industry, which is above the industry midpoint. Overall, Daicel has a GF Score™ of 79/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Daicel's OCF Margin % compare to LIN and SHW?
According to the Chemicals industry distribution chart, Daicel ranks #560 out of 1579 companies for OCF Margin %. This puts Daicel in the upper half of its industry. The industry median OCF Margin % is 8.24. Historically, Daicel's own OCF Margin % has ranged from 4.99 to 19.58 over the past decade. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good OCF Margin % for a Chemicals company?
The median OCF Margin % among Chemicals companies is 8.24, based on 1,579 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a OCF Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, OCF Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high OCF Margin % mean?
A high OCF Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. OCF Margin is the ratio of Cash Flow from Operations to Total Revenue. View historical data on Daicel and its competitors. For the Chemicals industry, the median OCF Margin % is 8.24 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Daicel's current OCF Margin % is 0.00%. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Daicel stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel (STU:9DC) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is €7.82, compared to a current price of €7.00 — trading 10.5% below its estimated fair value. The current OCF Margin % is 0.00%. Daicel's overall GF Score™ is 79/100 with 8 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is OCF Margin % calculated?
OCF Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Daicel (STU:9DC), the current OCF Margin % is 0.00% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Daicel (STU:9DC) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Daicel stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €7.00 is trading 10.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of €7.82.
GuruFocus considers Daicel to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for STU:9DC:
OCF Margin %: 0.00%
GF Value™: €7.82 vs. price of €7.00 (10.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the STU:9DC stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Daicel Corp is a Japanese chemical company engaged in engineering plastics, materials, medical health care, safety, smart materials, & other businesses. The company operates through five segments. The Engineering Plastics segment includes polyacetal resins, PET resins, liquid crystal polymers, and related products. The Material segment covers acetic acid, derivatives, acetate tow, cellulose acetate, and cosmetic raw materials. The Medical Health Care segment provides enantiomer separation columns and health food materials. The Safety segment offers inflators for automobile airbags and circuit breakers, while the Smart segment handles caprolactone derivatives, epoxy compounds, semiconductor materials, and functional films. The Others segment includes membranes and transportation warehouses.
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